Public Life
Off the court, Maggette worked with children as a member of the Clippers Reading All-Star Team. His "Uh Oh Maggette-O Kids" program brought hundreds of children to Clippers games for free. In 1999 he established his own "Corey Maggette Flight 50 Basketball Camp". He initially invited 50 kids (the jersey number he wears) to the first year's camp. After almost a decade, the camp was taking over 600 kids to its camps each year. It has won "NBA Player's Best Camp Award" for its efforts. In June 2006 he also established "Corey Cares Foundation" to serve, mentor and inspire the less fortunate in the community of basketball and sports. Maggette also gives charitable donations to hospitals.
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